Storytime in the Commons: Celebrating Each Other

This Spring, join Nine PBS and St. Louis Public Library as we meet a new friend—Carl the Collector! See an episode from this exciting new PBS KIDS favorite, hear a story, and participate in crafts and activities that celebrate what makes each person special.

This event will be sensory-friendly with consultation from our friends at Easterseals Midwest and St. Louis ARC. ASL interpreting will be available by DEAF Inc.

Carl the Collector follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who enjoys collecting things and loves his friends and family in Fuzzytown. In each episode, Carl and his friends work and play together. In the process, they find out what makes each of them who they are. For example, Carl pays extraordinarily close attention to detail and comes up with unique ideas that others might not consider. These traits have helped him amass his extensive collections — from autographs and bottle caps to fake mustaches, pet rocks, sweaters, and virtually everything in between — which can come in handy for solving problems around the neighborhood with his friends. Learn more about Carl and his friends here!

Please note event terms and conditions: Ticket is valid only for the event date and time listed on the ticket. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk and danger incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued, whether occurring before, during, or after the event. Nine PBS may photograph and record portions of this event for promotional purposes. By registering for this event, you grant permission for your image to appear in a public media production and in print and digital materials.

In order to provide a safe environment from respiratory illnesses at our event, please stay home if you experience a fever or respiratory symptoms in the 24 hours prior to the event. The CDC indicates that these enhanced precautions are especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. We appreciate you being a good neighbor!

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